Bücher von John Taylor

One of the major works of the Virginian John Taylor of Caroline [1753-1824]. Little-known today, Taylor's work is of great significance in the political and intellectual history of the South and is essential for understanding the constitutional theories that Southerners asserted to justify secession in 1861. Construction Construed and Constitutions Vindicated was Taylor's response to a series of post-War of 1812 developments including John Marshall's Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland, the widespread issuance of paper money by banks, proposals for a protective tariff, and the attempt to bar slavery from Missouri. Along with many other Southerners, Taylor feared that these and other measures were undermining the foundations of American republicanism. He saw them as the attempt of an "artificial capitalist sect" to corrupt the virtue of the American people and upset the proper constitutional balance between state and federal authority in favor of a centralized national government. iv, 344 pp.

The First World War had innumerable consequences for all aspects of society; This book details the myriad impacts of the war on British universities: telling how universities survived the war, their contribution to the war effort and the changes that the war itself brought about.

Praised for his independence, curiosity, intimate knowledge of French literature, and sharp reader's eye, John Taylor is a writer-critic who is naturally skeptical of literary fashions, overnight reputations, and readymade academic categories

""The Massoretic Text And The Ancient Versions Of The Book Of Micah"" by John Taylor is a scholarly work that delves into the history and transmission of the biblical book of Micah. The book examines the differences and similarities between the Massoretic Text (the Hebrew text traditionally used by Jewish scholars) and various ancient translations of the book, including the Septuagint, the Syriac Peshitta, and the Latin Vulgate. The author provides a detailed analysis of the linguistic and textual features of each version, highlighting the ways in which they differ in terms of word choice, grammar, and syntax. He also explores the historical and cultural context in which each version was produced, shedding light on the motivations and influences that shaped their interpretation of the text. Throughout the book, Taylor offers insights into the significance of these variations, showing how they can help us better understand the meaning and message of the book of Micah. He also provides a critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of each version, highlighting their respective contributions to our understanding of the biblical text. Overall, ""The Massoretic Text And The Ancient Versions Of The Book Of Micah"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical studies, providing a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of one of the most important books of the Hebrew Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Battle of the Standards"" is a historical book written by John Taylor in 1864. The book explores the conflict between ancient standards and modern standards, which have been in existence for four thousand years and the last fifty years, respectively. The author argues that the ancient standards are superior to modern standards, which are less perfect. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences between the two standards and the impact they have on society. The author also discusses the historical context of the two standards and how they have evolved over time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of standards and their impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""New Views of the Constitution"" is a book written by John Taylor that offers a fresh perspective on the United States Constitution. The author argues that the Constitution was intended to be a document that limited the power of the federal government and protected the sovereignty of the states. He also contends that the Constitution was not a perfect document and that it required amendments to address certain issues, such as the protection of individual rights. Taylor's book challenges the prevailing views of the Constitution at the time it was written and offers a unique interpretation of its meaning and purpose. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or constitutional law.Let us suspend the consideration of contemporaneous testimony, and concisely review the ground we have passed over. Suppose the proceedings of the convention had been publick, and that all the panoply for the establishment of a national government, had been displayed in the newspapers. Suppose the states to have been alarmed by the exhibition, and to have remonstrated against the project. That this would have been the case, is demonstrated by the credentials to their deputies, and the opinions annexed to their ratifications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Benedict Cumberbatch reads these four new Sherlock Holmes stories by John Taylor'An Inscrutable Masquerade'/ 'The Conundrum of Coach 13'/ 'The Trinity Vicarage Larceny'/ 'The 10.59 Assassin'Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories, John Taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the world's greatest detective. Read by acclaimed actor Benedict Cumberbatch, these new adventures share all the suspense of the original tales. In a drawer in his bureau, Dr Watson keeps a locked cedarwood chest - a 'box of secrets'. It contains an archive of notes referring to some of Holmes' cases that, for one reason or another, never saw the light of day. Now, for the first time, Watson has decided to reveal the truth to the world... In these four thrilling stories, Holmes experiments with the science of ballistics, locates some missing gold bullion, investigates the theft of a large amount of money and solves the baffling mystery of the Stovey murder.

In this 1859 work, John Taylor claimed to have discovered the 'pyramid inch', which he argued was one twenty-fifth of the so-called 'sacred cubit' and was derived from ancient astronomical observations. His work was very influential, but was later debunked by the more accurate surveys and measurements of Flinders Petrie.

With Duran Duran, John Taylor has created some of the greatest songs of our time. From the disco dazzle of debut single 'Planet Earth' right up to their latest number one album All You Need is Now, Duran Duran has always had the power to sweep the world onto its feet.It's been a ride - and for John in particular, the ride has been wild, thrilling... and dangerous. Now, for the first time, he tells his incredible story - a tale of dreams fulfilled, lessons learned and demons conquered. A shy only child, Nigel John Taylor wasn't an obvious candidate for pop stardom and frenzied girl panic. But when he ditched his first name and picked up a bass guitar, everything changed. John formed Duran Duran with his friend Nick Rhodes in the spring of 1978, and they were soon joined by Roger Taylor, then Andy Taylor and finally Simon Le Bon. Together they were an immediate, massive global success story, their pictures on millions of walls, every single a worldwide hit. In his frank, compelling autobiography, John recounts the highs - hanging out with icons like Bowie, Warhol and even James Bond; dating Vogue models and driving fast cars - all the while playing hard with the band he loved. But he faced tough battles ahead - troubles that brought him to the brink of self-destruction - before turning his life around.Told with humour, honesty and hard-won wisdom, and packed with exclusive pictures, In the Pleasure Groove is a fascinating, irresistible portrait of a man who danced into the fire... and came through the other side.